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Sony is Making ‘Sonic the Hedgehog’ the Movie

Sony Pictures announced today their intentions to make a feature film franchise out of the Sonic the Hedgehog character and his related world. The announcement comes in partnership with SEGA and will be produced by Neal H. Moritz (Fast & the Furious 6, 22 Jump Street) which is an encouraging core to start. Here is Sony’s plan (according to Deadline):

“The plan is to release one movie per year. Pic will focus on Sonic’s rivalry with characters from the vidgame, including his evil nemesis Dr. Eggman. Sonic uses his stature as the world’s fastest hedgehog to move at supersonic speed to protect his friends from their enemies.”

The film looks to be a live-action and CGI hybrid. This should allow for all of the fantastical creatures in the game, to be able to co-exist on a landscape full of future technology and beautiful vistas. The announcement may have given readers painful flashbacks of the 1990’s Super Mario Bros. movie. Think of it this way… the bar has been set real low. Hopefully it surpasses Alvin and the Chipmunks… in every single way possible. realistic_sonic_2_by_clankgirl-d6axy8k

The hiring of Moritz is actually a very encouraging sign. His film pedigree suggests his films are exhilarating and crowd-pleasing, while still being able to bring the jokes. The action in the movie potentially could be a 3D extravaganza, because the principle element of Sonic that makes him a standout, is his ability to run and roll at super “sonic” speeds. Screenshot-2014-05-17-at-4.38.13-PM-670x274

The premise of a Sonic the Hedgehog movie seems ridiculous, until you realize that most moviegoers are salivating over the thought of seeing a talking Raccoon in Guardians of the Galaxy. And there ladies and gentlemen, is exactly how this movie got the greenlight after all these years. Expect to see Sonic get a realistic, yet adorable design in the vein of Rocket. However, when you think about it, I would check out Rocket Racoon starring in Sonic the Hedgehog the Movie (Did I just get too meta on you?)

Does this news make you feel nostalgic? Make ya wanna roll in a ball and go down a slide? Go for it! But share this story with your friends first, they won’t believe it

Sources: Deadline, AICN, Sega

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